I-BONDS VS. TREASURY INFLATION PROTECTED SECURITIES: WHAT THE DIFFERENCE?

I-Bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are investments that offer principal protection. These investments are...

STUDENT LOANS FORGIVENESS: WHAT TO DO NOW?

Jeopardy! for the Win!!! While watching Jeopardy! a few weeks back, there was a young woman, who just became that rounds new Jeopardy!...

WHITAKER-MYERS WEALTH MANAGERS MARKET UPDATE: MAY 2022

The year was 2007. I was a fresh, motivated young man. I was about a year and half away from finishing college and received a job offer...

AMERICAN SAVING RATES BY AGE: BEN & ARTHUR

Americans are not saving enough! Based on the latest statistics from a large national investment company, Americans savings are far below...

NEW RAMSEY PERSONALITY: KRISTINA ELLIS

Guess what everyone!! Ramsey Solutions has a new personality that you may have heard on the air recently or maybe you have seen her on...

COMPANY STOCK: HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

Working for a publicly traded company and having the opportunity to purchase company stock in your retirement plan has many benefits. Not...

PAYOFF DEBT VS. INVESTING? GAZELLE INTENSITY PROVIDES THE ANSWER

The time has come to make the next big decision for your future. You have a steady job, making a decent income, and either want to start...

WE DO BETTER, WHEN YOU DO BETTER!

The financial world can be notorious for a reputation of confusion, conspiracy and corruption. While such a status will follow any...

FINANCIAL PLANNING: IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF BABY STEP

There are so many cliches I could start out with, when thinking about writing this article. Would you ever sail the Atlantic without a...

APRIL 1ST IS 401(K) DAY!

Did you know that April 1st is 401(k) day? Okay, maybe 401(k) day isn't a real holiday but it might serve as the motivation you have been...

REBALANCING & RECENCY BIAS - SIMPLE CASE STUDIES

If you are a fan of Dave Ramsey, you are likely aware with the concept of spreading out risk with long-term retirement investing by...

NUMBER ONE INDICATOR OF WEALTH

Before we answer this question, ponder to yourself what you think the number one indictor would be for building wealth and having a...